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Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.\nOur mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates-Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, \"Find a better way every day,\" encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.\nWe are guided by our core values:\nSafety - Prioritize safety across all operations.\nIntegrity & Authenticity - Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.\nResponsible Stewardship - Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.\nTenacity - Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. \nContinuous Improvement - Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.\nCustomer Satisfaction - Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.\n Community Engagement - Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.\nWith over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.\nOverview\nThe Dry Kiln Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts to move lumber packages between the sawmill, dry kilns, storage areas, and planer mill. This position supports production flow, inventory accuracy, product quality, and safe kiln operations while maintaining compliance with company safety standards.\nBenefits Highlights\nSubstantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles\n401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years\nPaid time off, including nine paid holidays\nParticipation in the employee bonus program\nEmployee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more\nOpportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development\nResponsibilities\nOperate forklifts safely and in accordance with mill policies \nMaintain clean and organized work areas\nTransport green lumber packages to kiln staging areas\nLoad and unload dry kilns according to production schedules\nEnsure proper package placement and stacking to prevent product damage\nAssist with kiln loading configurations as directed by the Dry Kiln Supervisor\nMaintain continuous material flow to minimize production delays\nPerform daily forklift inspections\nMaintain cleanliness of forklift\nQualifications\nPreferred Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED \nLumber industry experience \nBasic computer and inventory tracking skills \nRequired Qualification\nPrevious forklift experience\nAbility to safely operate large forklifts in outdoor/industrial environment\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision\nAbility to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends\nGood communication and teamwork skills\nMore About Us\nThe timber and wood products industry is a vital part of many communities, and we’re excited to bring new opportunities to Allendale County, South Carolina. We are committed to supporting the local workforce, investing in training and development, and being active members of the communities where we operate. Many of our employees have built long, rewarding careers with us, and we look forward to welcoming new team members to our family.\nLearn more at Hamptonlumber.com, follow us on Facebook & Instagram: @hamptonlumber\nEEO Statement\nHampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.\nDisability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.\nWomen and minorities are encouraged to apply.\nFor more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4850,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":true},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Manufacturing","Wood Products & Furniture","Forest Resources"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T22:57:52Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-06T02:05:43Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hampton-lumber-forklift-operator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hampton-lumber-forklift-operator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-07T02:04:18Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3374,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1626,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-08T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2256260},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2256260"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fhampton-lumber-forklift-operator"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fhampton-lumber-forklift-operator"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fhampton-lumber-forklift-operator"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/hampton-lumber-forklift-operator\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fhampton-lumber-forklift-operator"}]}